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Mind Robotics Names Doug Field President for AI Robotics
Mind Robotics, Rivian's AI-backed robotics startup, appoints former Ford and Apple executive Doug Field as president to lead its push toward universally capable industrial robots.
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Mind Robotics, Rivian's AI-backed robotics startup, appoints former Ford and Apple executive Doug Field as president to lead its push toward universally capable industrial robots.

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Mind Robotics, Rivian's AI-backed robotics startup, appoints former Ford and Apple executive Doug Field as president to lead its push toward universally capable industrial robots.
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